Mechanical Engineering Manager

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Mechanical Engineering Manager .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary : SEACORP is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead technical teams in the design, development, and integration of maritime electronic systems. This role combines senior-level engineering expertise with the responsibilities of a Task Manager, including the management of personnel and the planning, scheduling, and performance of contracted tasks. The manager oversees the development of ruggedized solutions for submarine and surface ship environments, ensuring that high-performance sensors and electronics operate reliably under demanding military specifications. In addition to technical leadership, the manager is responsible for providing mentorship, fostering team cooperation, and projecting a professional image of SEACORP to both external audiences and employees.


Job Responsibilities Include:

• Design and develop equipment racks and shipboard enclosures to military specifications (Mil-Spec) for submarine and surface ship applications.
• Oversee electronic packaging, including the design of equipment drawers and integrated electronic assemblies, and the mounting and layout of high-precision sensors.
• Direct analysis and modeling, performing Thermal Analysis and structural stress tests to analyze structural integrity and data.
• Manage standards compliance, reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings while ensuring designs conform to engineering and performance specifications.
• Support qualification processes, preparing equipment and documentation for Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) to verify performance in extreme conditions.
• Conduct root cause analysis, investigating equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend design modifications.
• Collaborate with personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Manage, motivate, and instruct employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training/development, performance management, promotion, discipline, and termination.
• Provide mentorship for and assessment of personnel, including using business and management principles to make improvements or take corrective action where necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, department personnel, and other company staff for the completion of both contractual and SEACORP administrative purposes.
• Manage assigned task schedules and budgets in accordance with applicable contract/delivery orders, the SEACORP
• Quality Management System (QMS), and the customer's requirements and needs.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.


Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional service in mechanical engineering is required. At least 5 years of relevant experience in task management or technical leadership is required.


As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: None

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.